Scaramouche

1923 2h 4m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 16

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Synopsis

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A law student becomes an outlaw French revolutionary when he decides to avenge the unjust killing of his friend. To get close to the aristocrat who has killed his friend, the student adopts the identity of Scaramouche the clown.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Ramon Novarro
André-Louis Moreau, alias 'Scaramouche'
Alice Terry
Aline de Kercadiou
Lewis Stone
The Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr
Lloyd Ingraham
Quintin de Kercadiou
Julia Swayne Gordon
The Countess de Plougastel
William Humphrey
The Chevalier de Chabrillane
Otto Matieson
Philippe de Vilmorin
George Siegmann
Danton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rex Ingram
Writers: Rafael Sabatini, Willis Goldbeck
Languages: English, No Language
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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103 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, No Language.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rex Ingram, shot by John F. Seitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by William Axt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Grant Whytock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ramon Novarro and Alice Terry and Lewis Stone carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0014440 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Rex Ingram directs. John F. Seitz behind the camera. William Axt scores. Grant Whytock cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, No Language.

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1103 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, No Language.
3Directed by Rex Ingram, shot by John F. Seitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by William Axt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Grant Whytock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ramon Novarro and Alice Terry and Lewis Stone carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0014440 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "seduction", "french revolution", "duel", "silent film".

The technical file

Cinematography: John F. Seitz
Original score: William Axt
Editing: Grant Whytock
Costume design: Eve Roth
Runtime: 124 min · 2h 4m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Scaramouche (1923)

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CinemaSerf2022-03-28
★ 7/10
Much as with his sterling adaptation of "The Prisoner of Zenda" from a year earlier, Rex Ingram has chosen a super story and re-united some of that cast to create a cracking adaptation of Sabatini's story of power and revolution. When the proud young "Philippe de Vilmorin" (Otto Matieson) ends up on the wrong side of a duel with the expert swordsman, the cruel "Marquis de la Tour" (Lewis Stone) his friend "Moreau" (Ramon Novarro) vows to avenge this needless death. An empty promise at this stage, but as the story develops he hones his skills with a rapier, and uses his new guise as "Scaramouche" with a travelling theatre to earn the adulation and respect of the people - and to sow the seeds of discontent with the corrupt rule of the nobility. His election to the chamber of deputies marks the final step in his search for vengeance, as he puts his new found fencing skills to good use eliminating some of the pompous aristocrats before a final duel with "La Tour". There is plenty of romance along the way - with our hero in love with childhood sweetheart "Aline" (Alice Terry) and with theatre tomboy "Climène" (Edith Allen). All the ingredients are here for a super story of intrigue, betrayal, corruption and of love with plenty of action and more than a few twists as the story gathers pace. Novarro is very good in the title role - his mastery of the characterful stage performances as well as that of the more earnest "Moreau" is enjoyable, as is the contribution from Stone as his nemesis. The sets and costumes are sumptuous, and the film engrossing for just over two hours. Oddly enough, although I certainly enjoyed the 1952 version too - I think that this might just edge it.

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